The news of the trial reverberated through every corner of the academy like a wildfire on a dry summer day, consuming the remnants of trust and camaraderie that once thrived in its halls.
Whispers ran rampant, echoing in the classrooms, hallways, and common areas, the very essence of gossip infused with a bitter aftertaste.
Sophia had been suspended, her reputation tarnished, while Alex faced a punishment deemed worse than suspension—he was sentenced to clean the men's toilets for a year.
The irony of his fate hung in the air, sharp and painful, as students reveled in the chaos that had once been a haven of brotherhood.
Meanwhile, Leo strolled through the academy as if the storm of repercussions didn't touch him at all.
He walked with the nonchalant grace of someone who had orchestrated a devastating performance, the weight of victory pressing upon his shoulders like a cloak.
